Bentley University
Waltham, MA · private nonprofit
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 48.4% |
| Applicants | — |
| Middle-50% SAT | 1250–1410 |
| Middle-50% ACT | 29–32 |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $38,787 |
| Grad rate | 88% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $120,959 |
| Source | scorecard_bulk · 2025 |
Application requirements
| Early Decision | 2025-11-15 |
| Early Decision II | 2026-01-15 |
| Regular / Rolling | 2026-01-15 |
| Application fee | $75 (US) · $75 (intl) |
| Personal essay | Required |
| Test policy | flexible |
| Teacher recommendations | 1 |
| Counselor recommendation | Required |
| Mid-year report | Required |
Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.
Supplemental essays
~500 words each.
- Choose one of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and describe how it connects to your personal experiences, values, or community. How do you hope to address this goal through your college education? You can find a list of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals here: https://sdgs.un.org/goals (250-500 words)
- Describe a moment when you became aware of a global issue (such as poverty, climate change, inequality, or health disparities). If you could develop a new product, service, or initiative to help address this global issue, what would it be? Why is it needed, and how would it make an impact? (250-500 words)
- Write about a situation outside of academic classes in which you had to collaborate with others to create an outcome. What role did you play? What did you recognize about yourself in this process? What did you recognize about your peers? If you could do it over, what would you do differently? (250-500 words)
- Comment on two to three elements of the Women’s Leadership Program that you are excited to learn or gain skills from, and how those elements complement your current leadership abilities. How would this program specifically enhance your personal and professional goals, both during your time at Bentley as well as in your future career? (250-500 words)
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).